Many conditions. Initially the ms patient goes through many diagnostic considerations. Stroke, drug effects, malingering, viruses, toxic reactions, lupus, pinched nerves, are just some of the common initial concerns. It may take hundreds of tests and repeated bouts before a definite diagnosis can be made.

Lyme Disease/Mercury. A common condition that mimics MS is Lyme Disease. Many doctors who are knowledgeable about Lyme feel about half of those diagnosed with MS actually have Lyme. It's important to rule out Lyme, as Lyme is more readily treated than MS & MS treatments can worsen Lyme. See http://tinyurl.com/pzredho
For an even more radical perspective see http://tinyurl.com/9kz8hwy
Also consider mercury toxicitity.
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Lyme Disease/Mercury. A common condition that mimics MS is Lyme Disease. Many doctors who are knowledgeable about Lyme feel about half of those diagnosed with MS actually have Lyme. It's important to rule out Lyme, as Lyme is more readily treated than MS & MS treatments can worsen Lyme. See http://tinyurl.com/pzredho
For an even more radical perspective see http://tinyurl.com/9kz8hwy
Also consider mercury toxicitity.
Read more...